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Warnings and Cautions
Repair Warnings
The major cause of clutch failure is excessive heat. Excessive
heat generated between the flywheel, driven discs, intermedi-
ate plate and pressure plate can cause the metal to flow and
the material to be destroyed. If this occurs, the clutch can
burst which can cause property damage, serious bodily injury
or death. In order to prevent clutch failure resulting from
excessive heat:
1.
Do not exceed recommended vehicle loads.
2.
The clutch should only be used for the recom-
mended applications.
3.
Drivers should be properly trained in starting, shift-
ing and operation of the clutch.
4.
Drivers should report erratic clutch operation as
soon as possible to permit maintenance personnel to
inspect, adjust or lubricate as required.
5.
Mechanics must be familiar with proper clutch
adjustment, linkage adjustment, lubrication and
other maintenance troubleshooting procedures out-
lined in the Failure Analysis Guide.
When disassembling various assemblies, lay all parts on a
clean bench in the same sequence as removed to simplify and
reduce the possibility of losing parts.
Since the cost of a new part is generally a small fraction of the
cost of downtime and labor, avoid reusing a questionable part
that could lead to additional repairs and expense.
Use of other than recommended tools, parts, and instructions
listed in this manual may place the safety of the service tech-
nician or vehicle driver in jeopardy.
The removal and installation procedure described for each
component may vary for your vehicle.
For Solo and Heavy-Duty ECA clutches only, install shipping
bolts before removing clutch assembly from the flywheel.
For service information and assistance, call the Roadranger
Help Desk at 1-800-826-HELP (4357) (Mexico: 01-800-826-
HELP (4357). You may also find more information about
Eaton Clutches at www.Roadranger.com.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the
information contained in this manual. However, Eaton Corpo-
ration makes no warranty, expressed or implied, based on the
information provided.
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